Photographer's Note

A dismal day at Chaweng Beach on Ko Samui, but it was still better than being stuck in the snow & ice in Korea! I liked the graphic diagonal of the coconut palm. This beach is one of the best on the island, located in the Gulf of Thailand.

Wonderful shot ! Idyilic place beautidul soft colours and very inviting atmosphere. O like a lot the way yu used the palm tree as a "divider! here. Makes a very dynamic comp and at the same time serves and a great natural frame.

Hi Chris,
Not bad for a 'dismal' day ... the warm waters look inviting for me. Nice placement of the coconut tree ...it somehow gives the scene some framing. Well composed and good clarity. Well done ... tfs.
Cheers,
Renier

simple but very nice
I love beach view
especially the one looks quiet and peaceful like this, wish I could smell the ocean and feel the wind from the coconut tree
excellent choice of composition with diagonal tree

Hi Chris,
isn't it the same palm tree as in "Chaweng Sunset III" from you? I liked the palm on the other one, why not here, as it is nearly the same POV but the light is a bit different to the former one. Nice view again.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Hi Chris,
Do I remember this particular palm tree from the times I was on that paradisical place or is it my my heart trying to "connect" with the place and the photo :-)
Maybe it lacks the sunshine to be the typical tropical beach postcard, but that can also contribute to its special charm. Again, I am too biased here, as I got a few days like this one when I was there (no sun, rain, etc.).
Really wonderful. TFS.
Regards, José

Namaste Chris
Wonderful setting with the arching coconut palm, as if eager to get into the sea! A good diagonal of the beach with the light turquoise of the sea lapping against the sand with the mountains in the far BG.
Regards
Angshu

Merhaba Chris, my friend...
It's another wonderful point of view and beautiful perspevtive, indeed... The colors, the light and the clarity are perfect... Also perfect contrast between the colors...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.